2.10.2006

so in the random way things happen sometimes. . . i'll be speaking about my work with other photographers/photobloggers at the Apple store in soho today (friday). details here. oh, and my mom will be there too.

tomorrow night is a great little punk show for a really great cause, brave the snow and come hang out with kids that count.

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Come celebrate Daniel McGowan's release!

Even though he's out on bail he still needs YOUR SUPPORT!

So on...

FEBRUARY 11TH7PM

--at--

ASTERISK(258 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn- Take the L to Montrose, Walk down Bushwick,left on Johnson, a block and a half and it's on the right, look up and you'll see the big asterisk *)

$5-$15 sliding scale

...dance yer ass off to the mighty mighty sounds of

THE CANKICKERS!Old-timey punk from CT(cankickers.com)

SNAKED!Pop punk from Brooklyn

OOGLE ORPHANAGE!3 punks, no facial tats, really good

--and--

GHOSTMICE!Folk punk, duh.

And if you ain't finished rocking your socks off after the show...

DANCE PARTY WITH DJ SUGGESTED D!

There will be yummy vegan food and sweets, as well awesome t-shirts in support of Daniel for sale!

HELP SUPPORT DANIEL MCGOWAN!

-----------------------------Daniel McGowan is an environmental and social justice activist, unjustly arrested and charged in federal court on multiple counts of arson, property destruction, and conspiracy, relating to two incidents that occurred in Oregon in 2001. Daniel asserts his innocence by pleading not guilty to all charges. He is facing a minimum of life in prison if convicted.

Daniel is from New York, and has been an active member of the community, working on diverse projects such as the demonstrations against the Republican National Convention, Really Really Free Markets, and supporting political prisoners such as Jeff "Free" Luers and others. Daniel is a graduate student earning a Master's degree in acupuncture and is working at Women's Law, a nonprofit group that helps women in domestic abuse situations navigate the legal system, which is where he was arrested by federal marshals on December 7th, 2005.

Daniel had originally been indicted separately, but his arrest comes in the context of a well-coordinated, multi-state sweep of numerous activists by the federal government, which has charged the individuals with practically every earth and animal liberation case left unsolved. Many of the charges, including Daniel's, are for cases whose statute of limitations were about to expire.

In order to help Daniel, his family and friends have created a support network (Family and Friends of Daniel McGowan) to help fund Daniels legal representation, as well as to raise awareness about his case and make sure that he is emotionally supported throughout this process.

Daniel was released on bail on January 25th, and is coming back to NYC. Despite his being on house arrest, his friends and family are thrilled that they can once again be with him and that he is not in jail. However, he still needs tons of support!

Please come celebrate his release and show your support for him. Donations are kindly accepted at the door and inside the show for his legal defense costs.